Abstract: The present invention relates to a releasing device and more particularly a releasing device used to release fish in water. Deep-water fishes such as rockfish often exhibit the effects of rapid water pressure change such as expelled gas bladder, protruded eyes when brought to the surface. The fish releasing device of the present utilizes a jaw assembly, a weight, and other components to clamp onto a fish. The device is dropped into the water which pulls the fish beneath the surface of the water and automatically releases the fish upon the opening of the clamping jaw.

Abstract: The invention is a storage system for fishing lures and fishing tools that can be mounted to a vehicle such as a boat, prevents the lures and tools from becoming entangled or unintentionally dislodged, and yet provides easy and immediate accessibility for the user. A key feature of the present invention is the means for securing the fishing lures. Individual lures are isolated from each other and from dislodgement during the rough motion of a fishing boat at speed. Special tortuous slots retain the tackle hooks until deliberate removal by an angler for use. Another key feature of the present invention is the means for securing commonly used fishing tools, such as pliers, wire cutters, or hook disgorgers, against dislodgement. The tools are held in place by rubber grommets. This means resists tool dislodgement during the rough motion of a fishing boat at speed, yet it also provides easy access to the angler.

Abstract: A fishing tackle box for holding artificial lures and live bait. A tubular main housing has a plurality of compartments at one end selectively closed by a rotatable lid for storing artificial lures. A plurality of cavities located at the opposite end of the housing is closed by hingedly mounted covers for holding live bait.

Abstract: In a fuel composition containing a static dissipator additive, a lubricity enhancing additive is blended for the purpose of increasing the electrical conductivity of the composition, and/or for reducing the concentration of the static dissipator additive in the composition. The fuel composition is preferably an automotive diesel fuel composition and preferably contains a Fischer-Tropsch derived fuel component.

Abstract: There is described a fuel composition incorporating levulinic acid or a functional derivative thereof.

Abstract: Processes for making biodiesel are improved by fast, vapor fractionating a crude biodiesel containing alkyl ester, lower alkanol and a catalytically effective amount of base catalyst to obtain a lower alkanol fraction having a low content of water without undue loss of alkyl ester despite the presence of active catalyst.

Abstract: Fuel compositions containing fuels and glycerol are disclosed. The addition of glycerol increases the combustion value of the fuels, and enables combustion to take place more uniformly and with less slag formation. The use of glycerol for improving the combustion value and combustion efficiency of liquid or solid fuels is thus also disclosed.

Abstract: A greenhouse comprising at least one gutter section and a roof extending from said upper section, said roof comprising a ridge section as well as spaced-apart glazing bars which are connected to an edge of the gutter section near one end and to the ridge section near the other end, wherein panes are provided between adjacent glazing bars, which panes are supported in rabbets formed in said glazing bars, a special feature being the fact that a pressure-distributing element is mounted in a glazing bar rabbet.

Abstract: An embodiment of a tree support device comprising a first strap and a second strap. The first strap of one embodiment having a first bore, a second bore, a proximal end, and a distal end. The second strap in one variation also having a proximal end and a distal end. In a variation, the second strap proximal end is coupled to the first strap distal with a grommet at the second bore. The longitudinal axis of the two straps may be generally parallel. The first strap is adapted to wrap around the trunk of a newly planted tree. The distal end of the second strap is adapted to thread through the first strap bores and toutly couple to a device such as a stake substantially fixed to the ground.

Abstract: A module suitable for the placing of plants on a natural soil substrate S or without artificial soil, whereby the substrate is oriented horizontally, with a slight or steep slope, all the way up to vertical, includes at least one front face (12), at least one rear face (14), a substrate (16) that is inserted between these at least two faces, whereby at least the front face (12) includes at least one recessed cell (18) that is obtained from the at least one front face (12), the at least one cell having a bottom (22) that is made integral with the closest rear face (14) by connecting elements (24).

Abstract: A wall flower pot mount for mounting to a wall comprising a backing member for mounting to a wall with spaced apart support members joined to the backing member. The support members have support edges and are separated from one another. A flower pot having a surrounding side wall and a base with a recess formed in the base is provided. The recess has a width greater than the width of the spaced apart support members, such that the flower pot can be slidingly received on the spaced apart support members and supported. When the flower pot is so supported, the flat portion of the flower pot abuts the wall. A post flower pot have a post receiving recess with ribs for holding the post flower pot to the post.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for growing plants wherein a spherical array of seeds or seedlings radially face the center of the sphere and a growth promoting light source is generally at the center of the sphere; plant growth is promoted and approximately equal weight distribution among growing plants is maintained by rotating the sphere on its horizontal axis around the light source, simultaneously delivering water optionally containing plant nutrients to all the seeds or seedlings and regulating the light source during periods of plant growth and non-growth.

Abstract: A double walled plant container wherein the two walls or shells form a space for holding water. The outer wall may include a window for viewing water level. The container includes a combination watering funnel and handle arrangement at the top of the container. The watering funnel protrudes or extends from the outer perimeter of the characteristic shape of the container to allow grip of the container for carrying. Preferably two watering funnel and handle structures are included, one each on opposite sides of the container. The rim arrangement allows for convenient carrying without separating the container components. The bottom of the inner shell includes holes for conducting water from the water reservoir into the soil and may include a fiber wick and soil stop barrier to prevent entry of soil into the space between the two walls and to allow water to conduct by capillary action or otherwise into the soil.

Abstract: A process for gasification of carbon-containing fuel is taught. The process includes heating carbon-containing fuel in a container, introducing air into the container in controlled quantifies to maintain substoichiometric conditions; removing syngas from the container and, removing slag from the container.

Abstract: Initially, a ship containing LNG sails to an existing offshore natural gas pipeline. Such pipelines are often found on offshore natural gas platforms. The ship containing LNG then connects to a gasification device, which may be located on the ship, the platform, or on another ship (e.g., a barge). This gasification device, in turn, connects to the pipeline and supplies the pipeline with natural gas. In this manner, natural gas can be supplied to an existing pipeline without involving a land-based gasification device.

Abstract: A control device for opening/closing member capable of accurately detecting entrapment even if a movement speed of the opening/closing member fluctuates due to various factors is easily realized. In the control device for opening/closing member of calculating a variation in a rotation speed based on a present value and a past value of a motor rotation speed, judging entrapment of foreign object based on the comparison result of the relevant variation and a predetermined threshold value, and controlling so as to open the window when judged that the foreign object is entrapped, where an earlier past value is selected for the past value of the rotation speed when detecting that the window glass has moved in a closing direction by a predetermined distance L, and the variation in the rotation speed is calculated using such past value and the present value.

Abstract: A revolving security door includes a drum defining a secure zone between door openings controlled by a revolving door disposed within the drum and wherein light curtain sensors and active infrared sensors may detect an intruder moving from a non-secure side of the doorway to the secure side and detect objects left behind in a secure zone. Methods of operation prevent persons or objects from passing from the non-secure side to the secure side of the doorway.

Abstract: A mullion for a window frame is formed by two frame members back to back to form the mullion. The facing surfaces are connected by providing aligned first and second recesses therein where each of the recesses has a mouth at the which is narrower than a base and has a connecting member along the aligned recesses with a portion of the connecting member within each recess as a loose fit. Each connecting member has associated with it an insert member with an insert portion between the outer surfaces of the first and second frame members forcing the outer surfaces apart to tighten the connecting member and a cover portion covering a junction between the side surfaces.

Abstract: A shutter includes an upper block, a lower block, plural slats and plural vertical blocks. The upper block, the lower block, the slats and the vertical side blocks are all provided with an inner block fixed with an upper veneer, a lower veneer, a front veneer and a rear veneer. The inner block is a made of hard plywood, not easily deform to keep the shutter not easily deformed. The upper block, the lower block and each slat are provided with a recessed step so that the slats can fit with the upper block and the lower block for shutting out light steadily in case of the slats are changed in their angles.

Abstract: A passenger door open request switch for use in a multi-passenger, mass-transit vehicle. A wireless, powerless switch sensor which includes an RFID reader, a circuit located remotely from the RFID reader that is formed by connecting an RFID antenna with a control/storage element, and a switch. The switch is connected between the antenna and the storage element in such a way as to either enable or disable the antenna. This allows the system to be configured to monitor the status of the switch.

Abstract: A window operator handle securable to a casement window operating drive shaft is described. The handle is movable between an operating position to a folded position The handle has a body housing that has a cavity which includes an operating mechanism. The operating mechanism has an assembly body secured to the housing, a pivotal member positioned in a first section of the assembly body and a sliding member positioned in at least a second portion of the assembly body. The pivotal member is adapted to pivot from a first position to a second position as the handle is moved from a first position to a second position. The pivotal member is held in one position and the other position by the sliding member. The sliding member is retained in contact with the pivotal member by a spring means in said assembly body.

Abstract: Broadly speaking, the present disclosure relates to devices and methods for use with motorized vehicles. Motorized vehicles often have air intake openings in communication with at least one air filter. Air intake openings may have intake profiles of a selected shape. One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a device that comprises at least a first plug, but preferably first and second plugs each having an associated plug profile which is congruent with, and enlarged relative to, it associated intake profile. One or more plugs may comprise a body formed from a resilient material such that it is formable into a compressed state for insertion into an air intake opening and operative to return towards an uncompressed state to seal the intake opening against intrusion of contaminants. Other aspects of the present invention include a connector assembly joining first and second plugs and a method.

Abstract: An interior storm window assembly has an outer frame adapted to be attached to an existing window frame or wall and having a channel running around an interior surface thereof, and a window unit comprising an inner frame surrounding a window pane. The window unit is adapted to be snap-fit inside the outer frame so that the window unit is securely held within the outer frame without play. There is a locking device for locking the window unit within the outer frame. The outer frame is attached to an existing window frame or to a wall surface surrounding an existing window, to provide an extra layer of protection against hurricane-force winds.

Abstract: Low-profile, self-draining panel threshold assemblies are discussed. The threshold assemblies comprise an interior sill portion, an exterior sill portion, and a drop-down chamber therebetween. The interior sill portion may include a condensation channel, which in one example, includes a roller track centrally positioned therein. The exterior sill portion includes a drain chamber and a reservoir chamber, where the reservoir chamber is positioned below and optionally to the exterior of the drain chamber. The drop-down chamber is partially defined by an elongate exposed weather-strip and an elongate covered weather-strip. In varying examples, a reservoir chamber height is equal to or greater than a water head height at a preselected wind load pressure. In certain examples, an effective threshold assembly height is less than or equal to ¾-inch, such as less than or equal to ½-inch. Methods and apparatuses related to the threshold assemblies are also discussed.

Abstract: A vehicle seal assembly incorporates an integrated attachment feature to secure a flexible seal to closely spaced inner and outer body panels joined along a flange region. First and second spaced openings are aligned in a direction extending from the flange region. The seal assembly includes a generally planar portion having a finger secured at one end and extending outwardly in a generally parallel direction to the planar portion. The finger extends through the first opening and directs the seal assembly as the seal assembly is advanced toward the second opening where a retaining member snap fits therethrough for retaining the weatherstrip to the body panel.

Abstract: A weather strip has a trim part 5 to be attached to a peripheral part of a door opening corresponding to a door and a sealing part projecting from the trim part 5 and having a hollow part. The weather strip is obtainable by coating a treatment liquid containing a simple sulfur, a sulfur compound, or both of the simple sulfur and the sulfur compound on an outer surface of the sealing part of an extruded, non-vulcanized, and non-foamed intermediate molded body and vulcanizing and foaming the intermediate molded body by passing the intermediate molded body through a heating zone. By the above production steps, in the trim part, a skin layer that is harder than a sponge layer is formed on the sponge layer and a superficial part of the trim part. The skin layer has a width of 10 mm or more in a width direction and a uniform thickness set in a range of 0.04 mm to 0.15 mm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating system for a roof for the retention of snow and ice thereon. The coating system employs a base layer, which is applied to the roof surface. The base layer may provide a liquid impermeable barrier layer on the roof surface. An aggregate is spread or broadcast over the base layer while the base layer is in a liquid state. The base layer and the aggregate are secured to the roof surface once the base layer has cured. The aggregate protrudes from the upper surface of the base layer to provide maximum snow and ice retention.

Abstract: A large-capacity booth for the treatment, in particular for the spraying and/or drying, of workpieces, in particular motor vehicles, rail vehicles, aircraft or watercraft, having at least two opposite booth walls and one booth ceiling is described. The booth walls each have at least two vertical supports composed of open sectional elements, which are connected to one another via wall elements. The booth ceiling has at least two lattice beams extending in a planar manner in the vertical direction and composed essentially of open sectional elements. The lattice beams connect mutually opposite supports of the booth walls in such a way that the booth walls and the booth ceiling stabilise one another.

Abstract: A storage facility for an airship includes a wall that is made from a plurality of box-like ISO containers. The wall surrounds an area on the ground, and a semicylindrical member is affixed to the top of the wall. This creates an enclosed volume over the area for the storage and protection of the airship. Buttresses for supporting the wall can be made from additional containers, and restraints can be used to secure the containers of the facility to each other.

Abstract: Apparatus (2) for preventing buds (4) accessing a habitable part (6) of a structure (8), which apparatus (2) comprises barrier means (10) for preventing the birds (4) accessing the habitable part (6) of the structure (8), and securing means (12) for securing the barrier means (10) to the structure (8), characterised in that the barrier means (10) comprises a plurality of barrier bars (14) which are arranged side by side, a first connecting bar (16) which is connected to a first part (18) of the barrier bars (14), and a second connecting bar (20) which is connected to a second part (22) of the barrier bars (14), the barrier bars (14) being such that they are spaced apart by a distance which prevents the birds (4) getting between the barrier bars (14), the barrier bars (14) being such that in use they extend both vertically and inwardly towards the structure (8) in order to be ale to extend over and cover the width of the habitable part (6) of the structure (8), and the barrier bars (14) being such that in use

Abstract: A ceiling panel installation bracket has first and second flanges, and is alternatively attachable to an overhead joist or to a vertical surface of a top plate spanning a set of wall studs. The bracket has a hinged flange to which an elongated, oblique, floor-engaging, panel support can be secured. Two assemblies, each consisting of a bracket and an elongated panel support are used in laterally space relationship to guide a ceiling panel into place. Retractable stops provided on the oblique supports are used to support a ceiling panel temporarily.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are multiwall sheeting and articles comprising multiwall sheeting. In one embodiment, a multiwall sheet comprises: greater than or equal to three polymer walls (e.g., comprising a first outer layer, a second outer layer, and an inner layer), a transverse layer, and a liquid. The liquid is located in cells formed by the transverse layer and the walls. The multiwall sheet has a first visible light transmission and a first direct solar transmission. A second multiwall sheet has the same materials and the same design as the multiwall sheet but with no liquid, and has a second visible light transmission and a second direct solar transmission. The first visible light transmission is greater than the second visible light transmission and the first direct solar transmission is about 63% to about 70% as determined in accordance with ISO 9050.

Abstract: A window pane for attenuating the effect of a pressure or shock wave after an explosion, in which the window pane includes a safety element and at least two panes, placed at a distance from one another and enclosing a space between them, which are assembled together in their edge regions with aid of a spacing frame with formation of edge grooves. In the window pane the safety element is flexible, includes a material with a high tear strength, and is placed inside at least one of the edge grooves, and at least one end of the safety element is fed out of the edge groove.

Abstract: A self-sealing window with a flexible gasket that extends around the entire perimeter of closure assemblies and a method of installing such closure assemblies in a rough opening. A sealing member is attached continuously around an entire perimeter of the closure assembly to form a water impermeable seal between the sealing member and the closure assembly. The closure assembly is inserted into the rough opening. Accurate positioning of the closure assembly in the rough opening is verified. The closure assembly is secured in the rough opening. The sealing member is engaged with an exterior surface of the structure proximate the rough opening. A foam material is delivered into at least a portion of a space between perimeter edge surfaces of the closure assembly and inner surfaces of the rough opening.

Abstract: The invention relates to a prefabricated construction element for buildings in prefabricated construction, comprising a core element (10) and at least one reinforcement element (12). In order to absorb high tensile and transverse forces without the danger of developing cracks, the reinforcement element is configured as a flat material element (12) from fiber-reinforced plastic that is fixated on a lateral face (20) of the core element (10) in a form-fit and/or a material fit.

Abstract: An upright space-dividing wall panel having an inner rigid frame. The frame is of an open ring-shaped construction utilizing detachable corner gusset structures for rigidly joining the transverse frame rails together, thereby providing the frame with a high degree of flexibility with respect to assembly thereof.

Abstract: A deflection clip for erection of partitions in office space and commercial use is disclosed. A deflection clip in accordance with the present invention has a flat base with a left and right clasp that are substantially parallel to the base. The right and left clasps are used to secure the deflection clip to a leg of an open channel track attached to the floor and ceiling. The left and right clasp each have a left and right stud extension tab extending substantially perpendicular from an inside edge of the left and right clasps. The left and right stud extension tabs are used to secure a stud in relation to the open channel track, allowing the ceiling and floor to deflect relative to each other without transferring load to the stud.

Abstract: A building foundation is provided. The building foundation includes a footing and a foundation wall supported by the footing. The foundation wall has a plurality of cells arranged to define a set of aligned cell cavities. The plurality of cells are arranged to define a top row of cells. At least some of the cells of the top row of cells have a cross-sectional shape that is the same as at least some of the cells of a lower row of cells of the foundation wall. A sill anchor is at least partially located in the set of aligned cell cavities of the foundation wall. Grout is disposed in the set of aligned cell cavities between the sill anchor and the footing. The sill anchor is configured for attachment to a sill.

Abstract: An exercise facility provides a physical space allowing unconstrained user movement in a low light level. The low light level improves the perceived user satisfaction with exercising, and may improve duration, frequency, and quality of the exercise. The room in which the physical space is located may have characteristics that reduce inhibitions against physical movement. These characteristics may include a dark floor, dark walls with a matte finish, and indirect lighting off of a light-colored ceiling. The environment may also aid in increasing focus of the user on the exercise task, removing distractions that might otherwise divert the attention of the user. The user-friendly environment may also aid the exercise system in following movement of the user within the physical space. For example, the environment surrounding the physical space may provide less interference than prior environments to infrared sensor systems.

Abstract: A system for manufacturing stones for use in construction such that the manufactured stones may be easily used in conjunction and alongside compressed earth blocks. The manufactured stones have a plurality of surfaces, wherein at least one of the surfaces includes a simulated-stone appearance and a length and/or height which are determined based on dimension equations derived at least in part from compatibility factors, which may be based on the dimensions of a compressed earth block.

Abstract: A multi-level fall protection system for a structure under construction, the structure having reinforced concrete decks including a first deck and a second deck arranged above the first deck and openings provided in the decks. The system includes bearing plates arranged in an associated opening in the first deck and having a flange portion larger than the associated opening. Lateral support blocks are arranged in an associated opening in the second deck. Vertical support posts are detachably secured at a bottom portion to an associated bearing plate and extend upwardly through an associated opening in the second deck. The vertical support posts are supported laterally by the lateral support blocks. At least one flexible support line extends between and is coupled to a pair of the vertical support posts.

Abstract: A grid device for horizontally disposing reinforcement rods in a poured-in-place wall mold cavity formed on a building site and defined by opposed molding surfaces of opposed vertically disposed wall molding panels. The grid device comprises a plurality of elongate elements and a plurality of tie members fixedly connected substantially perpendicular to and laterally spaced with respect to each other along the elongate elements for freely positioning the reinforcement rods within the mold cavity at a preselected horizontal location between the opposed molding surfaces and at preselected vertical locations spaced along the molding surfaces. The grid device is sufficiently rigid to project outwardly from a vertically disposed molding surface and to horizontally suspend the reinforcement rods when the grid device is attached to the vertically disposed molding surface.

Abstract: In a roof system, a top coat of lightweight insulating concrete is anchored to an underlying base slurry coat of lightweight concrete and a metal, gypsum, tectum or concrete roof deck by installing anchoring devices at spaced intervals. The anchoring devices may be made of plastic, steel or aluminum and include a threaded shank extending upwardly from a base plate. The anchoring devices are installed by fastening the base plates to the underlying roof deck structure or by setting the base plates in the lightweight base concrete slurry coat so that the threaded shanks of the anchoring devices extend upwardly through holes in EPS board insulation and into the subsequently applied top coat of lightweight insulating concrete. The base plate and threaded shank effectively anchor the attachment of the lightweight insulating concrete top coat to the underlying base slurry coat and roof deck to enhance resistance to wind uplift forces.

Abstract: A system and method for forming flush joints and improving the shear strength in wallboard panels are provided. The system includes using a clamping mechanism to apply simultaneous opposing pressure against the butt joint area so as to cause the edges of adjacent wallboard panels to align level with the plane of the drywall panels. In certain implementations, the system utilizes an elongated tie strap to interconnect a back support disposed on the back side of the drywall panels with a tensioning device which is disposed on the front side of the panels. Adhesive prepackaged in packets can be used to attach the back support to the drywall.

Abstract: A joist end cap overcoming the shortcomings of prior joist end caps is disclosed. A joist end cap having five walls, namely a top wall, bottom wall, pair of side walls and end wall, define a cavity for receipt of an end of a piece of lumber. The bottom wall is slanted to allow moisture to exit from the cavity. The top and bottom wall may be interchangeable, such that the top and bottom wall are both slanted and users may use the end cap in either orientation. Elongated ribs and projections along inner surfaces of the walls provide for air flow and run off of any undesired moisture. A unique connector guide and circular ring configuration ensure that connectors (e.g., nails, screws or rivets) used to connect the joist end cap to the lumber do not damage the joist end cap and/or create ingresses for moisture to enter the cavity.

Abstract: A main tee member having a measurement indicia system for use with a suspended ceiling includes a support flange and a web extending upwardly from the support flange. The web has first and second sides and a plurality of receiving channels extending from the first side of the web to the second side of the web. The receiving channels are configured to receive a cross tee member. A plurality of first indicia are marked on the first side, and a plurality of second indicia are marked on the second side, and are disposed at the same incremental distances along the length of the main tee member for indicating the location of a selected receiving channel for receiving a first selected cross tee member, and for indicating the location of a selected receiving channel for receiving a second selected cross tee member to be introduced from the opposite side.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel roof system comprising a plurality of roof insulation panels (4) moulded from foamed polystyrene or the like material, the panels being mounted on a roof structure, which may comprise conventional purlins and rafters with roof battens or a closed roof decking of timber or the like material. In either case, the panels are supported by the roof structure and in turn provide location and support for a plurality of roof tiles (6, 6a). In order to enhance the location and support of the roof tiles on the panels, the panels are provided with upstanding walls having re-entrant angled surfaces (32) for engagement by hook-like protuberances (60a, 60b, 61a, 61b) provided towards lower ends, in use, of the roof tiles. The roof tiles may be made from cementitious compositions, ceramic compositions or reconstituted slate materials. The roof system may also include reinforcement for the panels, which may be provided with for mutual interlocking engagement with sideways adjacent panels in use.

Abstract: An improved block for making a horizontal, vertical, uneven and/or undulating surface has opposed upper and lower surfaces and opposed side surfaces. Sleeves extend through the block from opposed side surfaces and the sleeves on one pair of sides are at a different elevation from the sleeves at the other pair of sides. When blocks are placed to define a surface the sleeves align with sleeves in adjacent blocks and connecting ties are inserted through the sleeves to interconnect and stabilize the blocks. The blocks are preferably manufactured from concrete.

Abstract: Floor panels (1, 1?, 1?) are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system on long and short edges (5a, 5b, 4a, 4b) allowing installation with vertical folding and where the long edge (5a, 5b) locking system prevents separation of the short edges (4a, 4b) during the folding action.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a lightweight metal framing member having a plurality of depressions and a plurality of reinforcing ribs on the surface thereof, the depressions and ribs both being inwardly oriented and cooperating to aid in stiffening of the metal stud. The present invention also provides a method of manufacturing a metal framing member having a plurality of depressions and a plurality of reinforcing ribs on the surface thereof, the depressions and ribs both being inwardly oriented and cooperating to aid in stiffening of the metal stud. The method utilizes a cold roll forming apparatus having a first roller with a plurality of projections on its surface and a second roller having a surface provided with holes aligned with the projections on the surface of the first roller to form the depressions in the surface of the material having clearly defined edges generally aligned with the plane of the metal sheet.